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(1) It contains hundreds of articles about energy intake and expenditure, including: calories in food, calorie needs for men and women, what exercises (aerobic/anaerobic) burn the most calories, how to raise your metabolic rate and more.

(2) It offers a wealth of resources on dietary issues, including: the human digestive system, how we metabolise fats, protein and carbohydrate, a complete guide to nutritional needs (eg. macronutrients, plus vitamins and minerals) and which nutrients are best for weight control. It also reviews low-fat diets, low carb diets, GI diets and vegetarian eating plans.

(3) It provides answers to questions like: how to lose weight without regain, how to reduce weight after pregnancy and during menopause, how fast to lose weight, how we store adipose tissue if we overeat, how to overcome a weight loss plateau, how to deal with hypothyroidism, how to manage weight when suffering from IBS, diverticulitis, celiac disease, diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, lactose intolerance and other complaints.

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